THE HEATHERWOLD TEAM

Mike Caddy, Owner and Director

Unlike the rest of the team, Mike Caddy did not grow up surrounded by horses. Having worked his way up in International Banking, several years ago he invested a bonus from work in a share in a racehorse and swiftly became hooked in racehorse ownership. Having had several successful horses in training with William Muir, such as the ace sprinter Texas Gold and the Bunbury Cup winner, Material Witness, Mike decided to build up his own stud, starting by retiring some of his fillies.

In 2003, Mike purchased Heatherwold Stud, which then underwent a major revamp. Since then several of his fillies have retired to the paddocks, with several more currently in training, soon to follow in their footsteps. Mike still lives in Hong Kong for parts of the year, where he is a Race Steward of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Mike is very much an active Director of Heatherwold. He is able, via satelite CCTV, to keep an eye on all that goes on at the stud, including watching the foalings. With the assistance of Jeremy Brummitt, Mike selects nominations for the stud.

THE HEATHERWOLD TEAM

David Newland, Stud Groom

David joined the Heatherwold Team in January 2016 and has brought with him a wealth of experience, having grown up on Studs including Adstock Manor and Littleton Stud. He also spent 14 years at Crimbourne Stud where his father, Clive Newland, was Stud Groom. More recently he has worked at New England Stud and Brightwalton Stud. In his earlier career he worked as Stud Groom at Bloomsbury Stud, New Zealand and as Stud Groom at Lawn Stud where he produced the Oaks winner Look Here.

Tricia Newland, Second Person

Tricia joined the Stud in December 2018 and has vast experience in the industry having worked on stud farms for the past 22 years. Tricia has travelled and worked in New Zealand, France and Ireland and spent 9 years at New England Stud specialising in yearlings and more recently Lavington Stud where she worked as Second Person before joining us here at Heatherwold.

Martin Dwyer, Jockey

Martin is a professional Jockey of 20 years. He has ridden major races in the UK and worldwide, including winning The Derby and The Oaks. We are pleased to welcome Martin on-board as an ambassador for Heatherwold Stud and Martin is very excited to be part of the Team and see a different side to racing.

Joanna Muir, Stud Secretary

Jo Muir has had plenty of experience with stud work. Employed at Fawley Stud as a Stud Hand and later at North Farm Stud. Jo latterly worked for the NFU organising general insurance and the office accounts. We managed to lure her back to stud work where she enjoys running the Office.

Jo Masson, Marketing Executive

Jo joined the Heatherwold Team in November 2015 to provide office assistance with a particular focus on Marketing and PR. Jo previously worked as Cabin Crew for a UK airline and is now thoroughly enjoying being part of the Heatherwold Team.

Laura Miller, Stud Hand

Laura joined Heatherwold in October 2012. She has had a varied career, this being her first role at a Thoroughbred stud. Laura has a degree in Environmental Biology and loves horses and dogs.

Simon Hills, Stud Hand

Simon is the longest surviving member of the team having been here since 1991. Having grown up in Burghclere, he spent a few years in the steelwork industry before coming to work at Heatherwold. He is involved in all aspects of the stud work and in particular takes care of the paddock work in the summer months.

Andrew Lally, Grounds Keeper

At Heatherwold we are extremely proud of our impressive grounds and we are very fortunate that we have Andrew who has been maintaining them since 2013, prior to which he worked as a Ski Instructor and Barista.